The stock mounts with MC arms allowed me to almost max the 13" of shock travel but I was binding up on the fuel tank skid plate do to the increased roll steer at 3.5" of lift. Should I go back to stock brackets or should I continue with raising the lower axle-side brackets 3" and relocating the lower frame-side mounts using the Artec lower frame brackets? I believe I need to get back to the 9" of joint sepration by raising the lower axle-side mount by 3" which will require new lower frame mounts to maintain the stock lower control arm length. With the current new upper locations and the untouched lower mounts, I'm at 12.5" of joint separation on the axle. I was able to clearance the brackets which allowed me to articulate the axle in a simple up and down motion but still had serious bind when trying to simulate full stuff and droop on opposing sides. I thought things were looking good until I realized the brackets weren't deep enough and caused a bind when flexing the rubber based joints. I was able to keep the upper control arm frame mounts stock while raising the upper axle-side brackets 3". I want to continue using the MC control arms while mainlining a stock-like rear suspension. Purpose was to minimize rear steer while gaining ground clearance. If you have Aftermarket controlarms refer to their manufacturers specĪfter 50 miles check all bolts for tightnessand torque if needed.My intentions were to raise the rear axle-side control arm brackets to mimic Metalcloak's DB3 drop down brackets. Torque the Lug nuts to Manufacturer Spec, TorqueLca bolts Use a Jack to raise the Jeep off of the Jackstands and remove them from under the vehicle then lower the Jack. Install tires and lugnuts (Do not fully tighten lug nuts) Reinstall the Lower control arms do not fullytighten the control arm bolts yet Paint brackets with a self-etching primer andpaint Once you have the bracket inthat position weld into place. Place the Corresponding control arm bracketunder the axle Rotate it up So the Tabwill be level with the bottom flange of the coil bucket and slide it over untilyou Have a ½” gap between the inside edge of the Lower control arm bracketand the outside of edge of the coilbucket. JK4412-2 is driver side JK4412-1 Passenger side With the lower control arm removed use a yourcutting tool of choice to remove the lower control arm bracket off of the axleand grind the surface smooth with an angle grinder using a flap disk to ensureit is clean and ready for welding. Remove the lower control arm from the axle. Remove lug nuts and the front wheels toprovide more working space. Jack up the front of the Jeep as high as you canplace the jack stands securely under the frame of the Jeep and under the axle.Now lower the jack. Place wheel chocks at the rear wheels of thevehicle. Take an inventory of your parts, If you are missing any parts Please contact ArtecIndustries Immediately (855) 278-3299 M-F 8:30am-5pm MSTīreak free the lug nuts on the front of theJeep (Do not completely loosenor remove the lugnuts!) Safety Glasses, Gloves, Wrench set, SocketSet, Torque wrench, Jack, Jack stands(Tall and short), Wheelchock, Cutting Tool(s)(Angle Grinder with cutting and flap disk, Sawzall,Plasma cutter, Cutting torch) and Welder. Warning: This PartRequires Fabrication Skills (Cutting, Grinding,Welding) If you are not confident in your abilities Please have thisproduct installed at a Local Off-Road Shop.
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